Nickel Electroplating Bath Residue

Ash-like residue from nickel electroplating operations with over 10% nickel compounds by weight. Used for nickel recovery in chemical manufacturing. Fits HTS 2620.99.30.00 as non-steel residues containing metals per heading scope.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2620.19.30Same rate: 35%

If containing primarily arsenic over metals

Heading prioritizes arsenic-containing residues; nickel secondary if arsenic dominant.

2841.90Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If chemically processed into salts

Further refinement into metal salts moves from residues (2620) to inorganic chemicals (Chapter 28).

2617.90.00Same rate: 35%

If from copper/nickel mining tailings

Mining residues like tailings classified separately from smelter/industrial slag in 2617.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit chemical analysis confirming nickel >10% and industrial origin to prevent rejection

Label as 'for metal extraction use only' to comply with heading 2620 industrial application requirement